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327 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385337458
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve year-old Ren is missing his left hand. How it was lost is a mystery that Ren has been trying to solve for his entire life, as well as who his parents are, and why he was abandoned as an infant at Saint Anthony’s Orphanage for boys. He longs...
Community Reviews Summary of 995 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
dark 35%
emotional 32%
hopeful 32%
tense 21%
sad 17%
funny 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Body horrorModerate
Child abuse, Gun violence, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Child death327 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385337458
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: The Dial Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve year-old Ren is missing his left hand. How it was lost is a mystery that Ren has been trying to solve for his entire life, as well as who his parents are, and why he was abandoned as an infant at Saint Anthony’s Orphanage for boys. He longs...
Community Reviews Summary of 995 reviews
Moods
mysterious 53%
dark 35%
emotional 32%
hopeful 32%
tense 21%
sad 17%
funny 10%
reflective 7%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 22%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Alcoholism, Body horrorModerate
Child abuse, Gun violence, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Incest, Child death